Wrestling: Clover Esquivel

Sunday

Jun 24, 2012 at 12:01 AM

Edison senior

The Record

Edison senior

Age: 17

Birthplace: Stockton

Nickname: Porky

Weight class: 189 pounds

Key stats: 31-4 record.

Accomplishments: Sac-Joaquin Section champion and first wrestler, male or female, from a Stockton-area high school to win an individual state championship; earned a Pursuing Victory with Honor award at the state meet; awarded a certificate of recognition by the California legislature

Season highlight: “Winning the state championship Feb. 25 in Lemoore”

Where I hope to be in five years: “Graduated from Kings College in Bristol, Tenn., working toward a master's degree, while working for a professional sports team as a massage therapist”

Favorite athlete: Pittsburgh Steelers safety Troy Polamalu

Favorite film: “The Breakfast Club”

Favorite quote: “Hard work always pays off” and “nothing in life is free”